News Exclusive: Indian government looks for solution to bypass and trace those using VPNs While this appears to be targeted at cybercriminals, it could affect a great number of Indians who use VPNs frequently. Aihik SurFebruary 19, 2022
News What a former UN Special Rapporteur told the expert committee investigating Pegasus in India In his deposition, Professor Kaye spoke about a three-pronged test to determine when Pegasus could be used legitimately. Mitaksh JainFebruary 18, 2022
News IRS backs down from using facial recognition to verify online users after facing massive criticism The federal tax agency abandoned ship after concerns of bias and privacy risks were raised regarding facial recognition. Aihik SurFebruary 9, 2022
News Exclusive: MobiKwik accused of using tactics similar to Chinese loan apps for securing repayment Researchers tracking loan apps indicate that this isn't an isolated incident given that there are no regulations in place. Aihik SurFebruary 9, 2022
News All that’s happening on Pegasus since the New York Times reported that India purchased the spyware The report's findings have led to allegations of treason against the Modi government, while calls for a probe intensify. Aihik SurJanuary 31, 2022
News Data Protection Bill: How can we introduce accountability for surveillance of citizens? #NAMA Acknowledging that the bill leaves the door open for mass surveillance, experts discuss safeguards and demand clarity. Anushka JainJanuary 31, 2022
News European Commission tells WhatsApp to clarify its Privacy Policy change by end of February 2022 The same privacy policy is under investigation by CCI, but the Delhi High Court gave WhatsApp until March to respond to notices Sarvesh MJanuary 28, 2022
News Google’s alternative to third-party cookies, FLoC, will now be replaced by Topics Google introduces a new initiative to push forward its privacy sandbox project, but not clear if this will appease privacy adovates. Mitaksh JainJanuary 27, 2022
News Deep Dive: Google sued for deceptively collecting user location data and using it for targeted ads The lawsuit points out how Google uses dark patterns to gather user location data, while at the same time portraying itself as privacy-focused company. Sarvesh MJanuary 25, 2022
News Bhima Koregaon lawyer urges SC committee to examine his phone for Pegasus spyware Allegations of Pegasus surveillance and planting of evidence using NetWire continue to swirl around the case. Mitaksh JainJanuary 11, 2022